May weather forecast
Slovakia

May in Slovakia is a period when spring transitions into the early stages of summer. In the lowland regions, including cities such as Bratislava and Kosice, temperatures typically vary from 12°C (53.6°F) to 21°C (69.8°F). In the mountainous regions, such as the High Tatras, temperatures are cooler, with averages ranging between 7°C (44.6°F) and 12°C (53.6°F).

Snowfall in May is extremely rare, even in the mountainous areas. The majority of the precipitation in May falls as rain, with an average monthly precipitation of approximately 60mm (2.36"). This period also sees an increase in the frequency and intensity of thunderstorms.

Compared to April, May experiences higher temperatures and more rainfall, marking the shift from spring to summer. Looking forward, June continues this trend with further increases in temperatures and a more pronounced shift into typical summer weather. Daylight hours also increase during May, offering ample opportunities for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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• Bratislava - May »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 20:05. In Bratislava, snow does not fall in May through September.
• Košice - May »
  On the last day of May, in Košice sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset at 20:28 CEST. In Košice in May, during 14 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Prešov - May »
  Prešov's average nighttime temperatures present a clear contrast to its daytime highs, measured at a chilly 9°C (48.2°F) in May. Come May, Prešov, Slovakia finds itself in the middle of spring, a season synonymous with rejuvenation and growth.
• Žilina - May »
  The shift into May in Žilina is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's moderate 14°C (57.2°F) to an agreeable 20°C (68°F). Žilina experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during May, with the average nighttime reading settling at a frosty 8°C (46.4°F). On the first day of May in Žilina, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 20:01.
• Nitra - May »
  In Nitra May fully embraces the spring season, with warmer temperatures and advanced daylight hours. What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Nitra?
• Banská Bystrica - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Banská Bystrica, sunrise is at 04:45 and sunset at 20:37 CEST. In Banská Bystrica snow does not fall in May through September.
• Trnava - May »
  On the last day of May, in Trnava sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset at 20:41 CEST. May sees an evident shift towards summer weather in Trnava, Slovakia.
• Trenčín - May »
  On the first day of May in Trenčín, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 20:03. An upsurge in temperatures occurs in Trenčín as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a refreshing 16°C (60.8°F) to a pleasant 21°C (69.8°F).
• Martin - May »
  In Martin during May, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Martin, sunrise is at 04:44 and sunset at 20:39 CEST.
• Poprad - May »
  On the first day of May in Poprad sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 19:55. May's arrival in Poprad signals a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 11.6°C (52.9°F) in April to an enjoyable 17.2°C (63°F).
• Prievidza - May »
  In Prievidza, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 55mm (2.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Prievidza, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.2 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.